This was the best museum we went to. it touched on the people who made this island their home. I was unaware so many cultures arrived, which made the island so multicultural.
If you would like to understand the history of the Peranakan culture and the history, this is the place to check out. There they will show you all of the information on how the Peranakan people come a...
A must to drop in. RM20 per person regardless local or non-local. But for RM20 it is definitely worth it. Very intricate design of both the structure of the mansion and all its hidden gem. Will ta...
Explores the beliefs, culture and traditions of this important group in Singapore.
The museum explains the origin of the Peranakan culture. It was thoughtfully arranged with period exhibits and explored the groups beliefs, traditions and lifestyle. I found it very informative and we...
Walking Tour in the heart of financial (central) district
Interesting walking trail to discover the Peranakan and different Chinese cultures and heritage. Museum is tacked away in the heart of the financial district. Artistic pieces (original) and option of ...
A good place of showing the history and culture of the peranakan (baba and nyonya) lifestyles in Singapore
The visit to the museum gives me a sense of history and appreciation for cultural diversity in Singapore
An excellent museum showcasing the Peranakan culture in Singapore; their famous beadwork, pottery, ornate furniture and customs. A Peranakan is generally a person of Chinese and Malay heritage. But there are also Indian-Chinese, Muslim Indian and Malay Peranakans as well as Portuguese peranakans (known as Kristang) in Singapore.The Nyonya Needlework exhibition is on until 26 March 2017. The nearest train station is City Hall. Open from 10am - 7pm daily. Friday opens till 9pm. S$6 entry fee for tourists.
A fantastic museum to learn about about the peranakans, their culture, costumes and lifestyle. The museum premises and building used to be a Chinese School set up by the Hokkien association which has been conserved.
Peranakans are native to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The best way to describe this ethnic group is a 'creole' blend of Chinese and the local country they adopt. For example, the early Chinese settlers in Singapore integrated their culture with the local Malay culture. This gives birth to a very unique and colurful culture known for its intricate beadwork, gold jewelery, shophouses, beautiful sarong kebayas, food (check out nonya laksa and poh piah) and mixed language. (which is sadly only spoken by the older generation today) What is interesting is that most of these Chinese settlers settled in this region during the Qing dynasty period and they managed to retain a lot of the cultures of that period. This manifests itself in the wedding attire. This is truly worth a visit if you'd like ti understand the local psyche, as Singapore is a melting pot of many cultures. Pair this visit with a trip to Joo Chiat (the peranakan stronghold)